Cynthia Lynne

Cynthia Lynne's journey into this world began quite a few months back, but July 14th was the zenith of said journey.

Knowing Jess' propensity toward preeclampsia, we decided that setting a home birth as a goal was not the wisest idea for this pregnancy. As such, we set up OB appointments with the OB that Jess' had for Lil' Sam's pregnancy. This choice proved to be the best possible choice that we could have ever made. Not only is her OB a great Doc, but the fact that she knew Jess' past history, helped this pregnancy come to a safe and healthy conclusion for all parties concerned.

I believe that, had Jess' OB not gotten her BP, as well as her diabetes, under control, we would have found ourselves right back in Marquette again. Praise the LORD for giving her OB the wisdom on how to deal with Jess' various conditions.

Anyways, that all being said, Lil' "C"ynthia was born by caesarian on July 14th, at 7:28AM. I was present at the time of delivery, and was actually given the opportunity to peak when Lil' C was lifted out of mommy's belly. Naturally, I took it.

Despite being born 4 weeks early - Jess' (I side with her as well) will vigorously tell you that she thinks she was born full term - Lil' C weighed in at an even 8lb's, and measured 19 inches. Lil' C's first few minutes in this world were a little of a struggle as her little body attempted to adapt to it's new world. She was put on a nasal canula at %100 oxygen until her vitals stabilized, at which point, they began to wean her off the oxygen. In a matter of hours she was completely off the oxygen and in mommy's waiting arms.

Here, for your viewing pleasure are some pictures of Lil' C's first few moments.

http://picasaweb.google.com/s/c/bin/slideshow.swf